EL DORADO album artwork

EL DORADO

EL DORADO

Artist: EXO•Album: The 2nd Album ‘EXODUS’
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2015K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“EL DORADO” (EL DORADO) is performed by EXO, released on the album The 2nd Album ‘EXODUS’ in 2015.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

디오: 또 같은 꿈을 꿨어 끝없는 사막 끝에

di-o: tto gat-eun kkum-eul kkwoss-eo kkeut-eop-neun sa-mak kkeut-e

레이: 눈 부신 도시는 항상 닿기도 전에 사라져 버려

re-i: nun bu-sin do-si-neun hang-sang dat-gi-do jeon-e sa-ra-jyeo beo-ryeo

수호: 내가 가야할 그곳을 향해서 멀고도 험난한 여정을 하겠어

su-ho: nae-ga ga-ya-hal geu-gos-eul hyang-hae-seo meol-go-do heom-nan-han yeo-jeong-eul ha-gess-eo

백현: 아무것도 확신 할 수도 기억조차 할 수 없어도

baek-hyeon: a-mu-geos-do hwak-sin hal su-do gi-eok-jo-cha hal su eop-eo-do

all)find the el dorado

디오: 난 지금 떠나려해

di-o: nan ji-geum tteo-na-ryeo-hae

수호: 더 큰 모험엔

su-ho: deo keun mo-heom-en

첸: 언제나 위험이 따르는 법

chen: eon-je-na wi-heom-i tta-reu-neun beop

Chorus

all) 우리 앞에 펼쳐진 저 빛속으로

all) u-ri ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jin jeo bit-sok-eu-ro

그 누구도 모르는 미래를 향해

geu nu-gu-do mo-reu-neun mi-rae-reul hyang-hae

먼훗날에 전설이 될 걸음 the el dorado

meon-hus-nal-e jeon-seol-i doel geol-eum the el dorado

all)어떤날엔 폭풍 속에 있다고 해도 함께라면 두렵지 않아 oh el dorado

all)eo-tteon-nal-en pok-pung sok-e iss-da-go hae-do ham-kke-ra-myeon du-ryeop-ji an-a oh el dorado

카이: 낙원을 찾아

ka-i: nak-won-eul chat-a

all)sail sail sail gotta gotta go go

el dorado gotta el dorado el dorado

sail sail sail gotta gotta go go

Verse 3

find the el dorado el dorado

백현: 묘한 바람소리가 들어와 어디서 불어왔을까 이 노래

baek-hyeon: myo-han ba-ram-so-ri-ga deul-eo-wa eo-di-seo bul-eo-wass-eul-kka i no-rae

시우민: 두 눈을 감아보니 조금 더 선명해진

si-u-min: du nun-eul gam-a-bo-ni jo-geum deo seon-myeong-hae-jin

첸: 그 곳이 아른 거려

chen: geu gos-i a-reun geo-ryeo

all)끝을 알순 없어도 돌아 갈순 없어도

all)kkeut-eul al-sun eop-eo-do dol-a gal-sun eop-eo-do

find the el dorado

디오: 그 곳이 나를 부를 때 all)같은 자리에

di-o: geu gos-i na-reul bu-reul ttae all)gat-eun ja-ri-e

시우민: 나 멈춰 있진 않겠어

si-u-min: na meom-chwo iss-jin an-gess-eo

Verse 4

all)우리 앞에 펼쳐진 저 빛속으로

all)u-ri ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jin jeo bit-sok-eu-ro

그 누구도 모르는 미래를 향해

geu nu-gu-do mo-reu-neun mi-rae-reul hyang-hae

먼훗날에 전설이 될 걸음 the el dorado

meon-hus-nal-e jeon-seol-i doel geol-eum the el dorado

어떤날엔 폭풍 속에 있다고 해도 함께라면 두렵지 않아 oh el dorado

eo-tteon-nal-en pok-pung sok-e iss-da-go hae-do ham-kke-ra-myeon du-ryeop-ji an-a oh el dorado

저 멀리 모래로 된 높은 파도 몰아쳐 와도

jeo meol-ri mo-rae-ro doen nop-eun pa-do mol-a-chyeo wa-do

세훈: 내가 만난 운명

se-hun: nae-ga man-nan un-myeong

all)이건 el dorado

all)i-geon el dorado

sail sail sail gotta gotta go go go

Verse 5

find the el dorado el dorado

찬열: yeah 험난한 여정 잠못 이뤘던 여정 하나 둘 우린 모든 걸 넘어 저 빛을 찾아

chan-yeol: yeah heom-nan-han yeo-jeong jam-mos i-rwoss-deon yeo-jeong ha-na dul u-rin mo-deun geol neom-eo jeo bit-eul chat-a

타오: no pain no gain 이곳은 미지의 세계 열 손가락 모두 들어 하늘 위에 one oh we are one

ta-o: no pain no gain i-gos-eun mi-ji-ui se-gye yeol son-ga-rak mo-du deul-eo ha-neul wi-e one oh we are one

디오: 너무 긴 수많은 시간들이 우리를 향해 웃어주고

di-o: neo-mu gin su-man-eun si-gan-deul-i u-ri-reul hyang-hae us-eo-ju-go

첸: 또 펼쳐진 날들이 난 너무 기대가 돼

chen: tto pyeol-chyeo-jin nal-deul-i nan neo-mu gi-dae-ga dwae

all)날 믿어준 이들에게 고맙다고 지금 이 노래를 불러

all)nal mit-eo-jun i-deul-e-ge go-map-da-go ji-geum i no-rae-reul bul-reo

all)우리 앞에 펼쳐진 저 빛 속으로

all)u-ri ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jin jeo bit sok-eu-ro

그 누구도 모르는 미래를 향해

geu nu-gu-do mo-reu-neun mi-rae-reul hyang-hae

Verse 6

먼 훗날의 전설이 될 걸음 the el dorado

meon hus-nal-ui jeon-seol-i doel geol-eum the el dorado

all)같은 하늘 같은 이별 아래 우린 서로를 믿어 oh el dorado

all)gat-eun ha-neul gat-eun i-byeol a-rae u-rin seo-ro-reul mit-eo oh el dorado

(백현 애드립)

(baek-hyeon ae-deu-rip)

all)저 멀리 모래로 된 높은 파도 몰아쳐 와도

all)jeo meol-ri mo-rae-ro doen nop-eun pa-do mol-a-chyeo wa-do

(카이?)우린 다시 맞서 결국

(ka-i?)u-rin da-si mat-seo gyeol-guk

all) el dorado

sail sail sail gotta gotta go go go

find the el dorado el dorado

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “EL DORADO” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"EL DORADO" (EL DORADO) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "EL DORADO" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "EL DORADO" highlights EXO's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “EL DORADO”?

"EL DORADO" (EL DORADO) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “EL DORADO” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “EL DORADO”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)The 2nd Album ‘EXODUS’
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under EXO and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of EL DORADO by EXO?

"EL DORADO" is performed by EXO. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced EL DORADO by EXO?

"EL DORADO" is performed by EXO, released on the album "The 2nd Album ‘EXODUS’" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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